"Overall, I was happy with the way the team competed today,” said LSU head coach Julia Sell. “This was a very competitive match that was exciting from start to finish. We had a lot of chances to take some leads and didn't capitalize on those opportunities. Doubles in particular really hurt because we dug a hole early and almost came back.”

After this match, LSU is now 7-4 on the season and 0-2 in SEC play and Vanderbilt improves to 9-3 on the season and 2-0 in SEC play.

In doubles, the Lady Tigers and Vanderbilt split the first two matches. Gabrielle Otero and partner Abigail Owens secured an 8-6 victory over Frances Altick and Georgina Sellyn on court three, while Joana Vale Costa and Skylar Holloway fell to No. 36 Courtney Colton and Lauren Mira 8-1 on court one.

On court two, Noel Scott and Ella Taylor came from behind to tie the match at 7-7, but ultimately the LSU duo fell to No. 50 Ashleigh Antal and Marie Casares 8-7 (2) to give Vanderbilt a 1-0 lead heading into singles matches.